because life's too short
because life's too short
Many people, who wouldn’t normally do so, find themselves camping or renting a motorhome in Iceland merely because of the cost and lack of availability of hotel accommodation. The country is well equipped with camp …
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Le Mont Fourcat is a rather nondescript rounded peak but what it lacks in grandeur, it gains from its stunning 2,001 m summit views. Throw in a cloud inversion and it becomes quite magical.
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We complete our circuit of Iceland amongst the charming fishing villages of the Eastern Fjords. From optical lenses to French settlement, they have a varied history.
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Old tracks from Aulus lead to the busy Coumebière intersection, and onto the fabulous lakes and mountains scenery of Bassies.
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A serendipitous glimpse in passing caused us to detour and led to a pleasant afternoon exploring the castle and village of Roquefixade.
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Iceland: the land of fire and ice – and a fortuitous offshoot: hot springs. Whilst every village will have a swimming pool with hot tubs, there is something immensely satisfying about finding your own, preferably …
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Fabulous beaches line the western coast of Florida. We enjoyed the sunsets then headed inland to clear springs and the unspoilt forest of Ocala.
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24 hours in Hell’s Bay – a kayaking trip amongst the mangroves of the Everglades managed to be both heaven and hell.
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From the simplicity of Patagonia we were catapulted into the mass consumer culture of Miami. Up to 9 million people surround the rivers of grass in the Everglades National Park, a wilderness area unique in the world.
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Hemingway moved out 85 years ago and mass tourism has arrived since, although the roosters remain: from Key Largo to Key West, the Keys might not be what you expect.
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